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FJ53 SZY

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Black Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1595cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 33,249 miles on the clock, averaging 1,888 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for FJ53 SZY

MOT Status
Due date passed
33,249
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
1,888

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading33,249 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,341
Average per year1,888
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FJ53 SZY 16k21k25k29k33k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage33,249 miles
Since last MOT+1,341 miles
PASS
Mileage31,908 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,906 miles
Since last MOT+1,056 miles
PASS
Mileage30,850 miles
Since last MOT+1,376 miles
PASS
Mileage29,474 miles
Since last MOT+1,529 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,945 miles
Since last MOT+2,034 miles
PASS
Mileage25,911 miles
Since last MOT+1,896 miles
PASS
Mileage24,015 miles
Since last MOT+2,766 miles
PASS
Mileage21,249 miles
Since last MOT+2,557 miles
PASS
Mileage18,692 miles
Since last MOT+2,285 miles
PASS
Mileage16,407 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 SZY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFJ — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FJ53 SZY

What car is FJ53 SZY?

FJ53 SZY is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FJ53 SZY?

The last recorded mileage for FJ53 SZY was 33,249 miles, recorded on 1 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FJ53 SZY passed its MOT?

FJ53 SZY has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 1 Sep 2015.

Is FJ53 SZY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FJ53 SZY is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is FJ53 SZY?

FJ53 SZY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.